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P.A.U.S.E. retreat: Prayer and Understanding Silent Experiences
P.A.U.S.E. retreat: Prayer and Understanding Silent Experiences
4.85237 reviews
Up to 25 in group
November 23, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- • learning about Christian Contemplative Prayer and its relation to both holistic well-being, and embodiment (body, mind, and spirit).
- • deepening our understanding of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of spending time with God not only in verbal prayer, but also in the stillness and silence.
- • pausing from life’s busyness and resting with God in the silence because He is already present and waiting there.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Dr. Kathy Holley is a speaker, retreat facilitator, educator, and author of: The Prayer of Silence. With a focus on Christian Contemplative Prayer, Wellbeing, and Embodiment, Kathy is dedicated to helping Christians deepen their understanding and practice of resting in God’s presence. As the founder of Wellbeing in Nature NW and a certified Forest Therapy guide, she passionately educates and guides individuals through the holistic benefits of forest immersion experiences.
Kathy resides in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, two rescue dogs, and two rescue cats. She and her husband have two grown daughters and a son-in-law, who also call the Pacific Northwest home.
Details of this retreat
At our P.A.U.S.E. retreat, we gather to rest, explore Christian Contemplative Prayer, and set our intention on being present together in God’s omnipresence. While conversing with God in prayer is vital, contemplative rest in His presence is equally important for fostering an intimate connection with Him. Within this Christian discipline are elements of spiritual formation, soul care, holistic healing, deepening faith, and knowing God: “...Be still, and know that I am God...” (Psalm 46:10).
During our retreat, we pause from the busyness of life, releasing distractions to gain a deeper understanding of resting silently in God’s presence and receiving rest and refreshment for our souls. While there will be time for silent prayer, the retreat as such will not be focused on silence, but rather a time for learning, fellowship, and a holistic, nourishing P.A.U.S.E: Prayer and Understanding Silent Experiences.
A P.A.U.S.E. retreat offers time for:
learning about Christian Contemplative Prayer and its relation to both holistic well-being, and embodiment (body, mind, and spirit).
deepening our understanding of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of spending time with God not only in verbal prayer, but also in the stillness and silence.
pausing from life’s busyness and resting with God in the silence because He is already present and waiting there.
~Be blessed and strengthened in the stillness of God’s presence~
(Isaiah 30:15; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, NIV)
During our retreat, we pause from the busyness of life, releasing distractions to gain a deeper understanding of resting silently in God’s presence and receiving rest and refreshment for our souls. While there will be time for silent prayer, the retreat as such will not be focused on silence, but rather a time for learning, fellowship, and a holistic, nourishing P.A.U.S.E: Prayer and Understanding Silent Experiences.
A P.A.U.S.E. retreat offers time for:
learning about Christian Contemplative Prayer and its relation to both holistic well-being, and embodiment (body, mind, and spirit).
deepening our understanding of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of spending time with God not only in verbal prayer, but also in the stillness and silence.
pausing from life’s busyness and resting with God in the silence because He is already present and waiting there.
~Be blessed and strengthened in the stillness of God’s presence~
(Isaiah 30:15; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, NIV)
Getting Here
Directions
Traveling north from Portland, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn left onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at second light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)
Traveling south from Seattle, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn right onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at the light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)
Take Exit 109
Turn left onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at second light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)
Traveling south from Seattle, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn right onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at the light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)
Accommodation
We have ten retreat bedrooms, most of which are equipped with two twin beds. The rooms may be shared if you are coming with a friend or partner, but generally there is just one person per room. Our building is set back among the trees so the rooms stay fairly cool. There is heat in each room for the colder nights. Each room has a sink, mirror, chair, desk, and small closet area. Towels and linens are provided, but please bring your own toiletries. Bathrooms are shared and showers are available. Retreatants are welcome to join the Sisters for Mass, Praise, and meals. There is wi-fi available in the Priory Library from 8:30am-8:00pm everyday. The Priory Store is also open on Fridays and Saturdays. Plenty of walking trails wind around the Priory's property and are open to retreatants. Spiritual Direction is available upon request at an additional charge.
Includes Program & lunch
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The Priory Spirituality Center is an ecumenical Christian ministry that encourages those of all faiths to discern the voice of God in their lives and in the world. A ministry of St. Placid Priory we reflect Benedictine values: peace, hospitality, community, learning and prayerful discernment.
We offer a peaceful and contemplative setting for personal reflection. We encourage and challenge people to know the presence of God in their lives through classes, workshops, retreats and individual spir
We offer a peaceful and contemplative setting for personal reflection. We encourage and challenge people to know the presence of God in their lives through classes, workshops, retreats and individual spir
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
On-your-own breakfast: Center Kitchen. Eggs, milk, bread, cereal, fruit provided. Your own food welcome, may be cooked in Kitchen. Lunch/Dinner served, main dish+salad bar. Sun coffee hour after Mass
Customer Reviews
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superb
a welcoming place for solace, silence and restoration. thank you to the nuns and volunteers making this possible.
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Just what I needed.
I am an introvert who really needs her alone time. I need to know that I can spend a day or 2 alone with God, to better know Him and myself. Staying at St. Placid Priory Spirituality Center gave me that opportunity. They thought of everything to make sure retreatants have all they need to have a comfortable stay. The room was perfect for me. The grounds are beautiful and the quiet was a gift. The people who gave me a tour were very friendly and made me feel very welcomed. I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend.
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Sublime peace and quiet
I participated in a weekend silent centering prayer retreat. It was a truly restful and nourishing time. There was just the right amount of input and guidance from our leader. The atmosphere at the Priory is wonderfully serene and welcoming. The food was fabulous!
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Walking in Beauty
A beautiful weekend of living the way of beauty - or Hözhö, in the Navajo language. I did not expect to be going outside at 5:15am to greet the dawn and it was a wonderful experience. I found myself challenged to live in a different way. Being at St Placid is restful, peaceful, and yet pushes me to new places. Thank you to our retreat leader, Nancy Joan Brighid nee Muire.
